Save the date for this year’s World in Westminster Festival, which will run from Monday 6 to Friday 10 March 2023 across all our campuses.
Our 2023 Festival…
We have a fantastic line-up of events, including a screening of a film directed by our very own Westminster alumni and a live music gig. There will also be discussions on topics such as neurodiversity and the representation of minority communities in the arts – plus much more.
The World in Westminster festival is open to all students and colleagues and will take place across all campuses including Cavendish, Harrow, Marylebone and Regent Street. Wherever you are based there will be something for you.
Each day will focus on a different strand from our Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy. These are culture, communication, expression, vision and belonging.
Find out more and book your place to each of the following festival’s events:
Monday 6 March 2023: Culture - Regent Campus
UWSU Cultural Fair + Student Art Exhibition, 11-4pm
We are back and bigger than before! Come along and meet our student groups who shape, create and develop the culture at Westminster. Find your community at UWSU with over 30 cultural societies! Talk to our student leaders and find out about the amazing activities they will be doing this term and how you can get involved.
- Latin American culture expo – opening event, 1-3:30pm
What do you know about Latin American culture? We're inviting you to a multi-faceted event starting with a panel discussion with ambassadors from different Latin American states. We’ll discuss current events and issues, and there will be stands representing Latin American culture from north, south and central America. You’ll also get to see a photography exhibition of indigenous populations from Panama, take part in a Latin American trivia culture quiz (yes, there will be prizes), and enjoy Latin American music, food and a piñata.
- Home is a feeling, “Granada Nights” screening, 4-8pm
Join the Student Mobility Team for a screening of “Granada Nights,” which was produced and directed by former Westminster student Abid Khan. Inspired by his own experiences, the director explores the benefits and challenges of studying abroad. The film itself addresses the theme of identity - focusing particularly on the main character’s identity as a British-Pakistani while studying abroad in Granada. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Abid around the topics of culture and identity.
Tuesday 7 March 2023: Communication - Marylebone Campus
- Global Opportunities Fair, 10am-12pm
No booking required.
- Myth of Meritocracy for Women of Colour, 5-7pm
As part of International Women's Day, the Women of Westminster (WoW) network are hosting a panel discussion on the 'Broken Ladders' report.
Women of colour across the UK already know that experiencing racism at work is the norm. The Fawcett Society partnered with the Runnymede Trust to produce their ground-breaking research, Broken Ladders: The myth of meritocracy for women of colour in the workplace. Broken Ladders centres the voices and experiences of thousands of women of colour at work and explores the different experiences of women. The skills, abilities, and experiences of women of colour should be harnessed and celebrated or our workplaces risk losing them – resulting in a huge loss of talent. That’s why the Fawcett Society are calling on employers, the government, universities, unions and businesses to take action now.
Wednesday 8 March 2023: Expression - Harrow Campus
- Global Opportunities Fair, 10am-12pm
No booking required.
- All genres: A University of Westminster showcase of international music, 5-7pm
This live gig will consist of four unique student acts performing contemporary commercial music. We’ll hear from international students and multilingual performers who represent a range of cultures – reflecting our diverse student population.
Thursday 9 March 2023: Vision - Cavendish Campus
- Thinking differently: An insight into Neurodiversity, 1:30-3:30pm
Diversity is not just about how we look but the way we think. We invite you all to a panel discussion on the issues facing the neurodiverse community at our University.
Find out more and book via Eventbrite.
- Fitting in, Making a difference: Minority Representation in Arts and Academia, 5-7pm
The aim of this discussion is to look at the representation of minority communities in media and arts across the globe. This includes but is not limited to: Muslim representation in Bollywood, South Asian representation in Japanese animation, or representation of the black and LGBTQ community in Hollywood.
Friday 10 March 2023: Belonging - Regent Campus
- HOMELandS Dialogue: Improving resettlement planning to support the social integration of Syrian refugees in London, 12-2pm
It's a highly contentious topic in the media, but what is refugee resettlement all about? We invite you to go beyond the labels and listen to real stories of real people - and their journeys. This event will also look at the results from a project supporting the social integration and sense of belonging on the part of Syrian refugees in UK society.
- Black History Year: working harder - the full story, 3-5pm
We often see brilliant Black individuals making waves in their industries. But where does this start? We've brought together three Black panellists to speak on the trials and successes of side hustling, how to manage wellbeing, how to triumph, make a difference and leave a legacy.
- Where do I belong?: Celebrating Diversity with Democratic Education Network, 6-8pm
This event will bring together students, academics and support staff to celebrate diversity and inclusion at Westminster. Students will invite their colleagues to bring dishes from different countries, and we hope to hear from both student and colleague musicians.
Look out for further information
More news and details around this amazing festival programme will be shared via the website and UWSU social media channels in the coming months, so watch this space...
Come and immerse yourself in this celebration with us!
